Conversations on Giving

We believe that conversations comprised of thoughtful questions are key to discovering one’s God-inspired passions.

Conversations on giving can provide a keen sense of purpose, deliver clearly articulated outcomes and foster a deeper sense of community among donors and recipients alike.

At TMF we believe that giving is a spiritual experience. When thoughtfully approached, giving reflects the way you understand what God is calling you to do.

TMF seeks to help individuals and families to discover the passion and purpose behind their giving through conversations. These conversations lead to a plan for giving that provides a clear articulation of the desired results of the gift. More importantly, they often lead to a deeper spiritual understanding of why giving matters, as well as a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

If you’re interested in a conversation about giving, please contact one of our department heads from Charitable Services, Development or Grants to get started.

“We wanted to leave something that would live on,” said JoAnn Ranton when asked why she and her late husband James established the James and JoAnn Ranton Family Endowment through TMF in 2015. Though a common and admirable motivation for legacy giving, JoAnn’s statement is far from a sweeping observation. For her, it is specific, profound, and startling in its significance.

“Stewarding Potential” is about seizing every opportunity, through any point of contact, to help individuals, families, congregations and like-minded organizations to achieve their God-inspired potential.

TMF's Leadership Ministry is helping to create Congregational Cultures of Purpose and Generosity that connect Church leaders with the resources they need to discern their purpose and respond with acts of courage and generosity.